GAP Year Graduate

We are looking for two enthusiastic, committed Gap Year Graduates to join the team at Strathallan Prep School for the 2023/24 academic year (September 2023 – June 2024).

These are exciting opportunities for School Leavers to develop their skills and experience within a well-established, vibrant and successful school. Free on-site accommodation along with a salary and free school meals when on duty during term-time are available during this fixed term placement opportunity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate is expected to uphold the ethos and values of Strathallan, acting as an ambassador for the School.

Working under the direction of the class and games teachers and department staff, the post-holder will ensure that pupils have the maximum level of support at school (including those pupils with additional support needs). The Gap Year School Leaver will be assigned to a number of different class teachers during the school week and also be given administrative tasks to carry out when not with a class. The Gap Year School Leaver will also be assigned to escort duty for lessons outside school and be expected to assist on trips.

The successful candidate will help to facilitate pupils’ access to a broad and balanced curriculum and assist class teachers in providing a stimulating educational environment in which all pupils can achieve their potential. In addition, the successful candidate will support the co-curriculum programme of clubs, societies, games and activities. 

The Gap Year School Leaver will not be expected to teach or coach on his/her own. This position will be line managed by the Head of Strathallan Prep School although will work closely with other colleagues and departments.

Accountabilities

Helping pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group sessions and individually by:

 Acting as a classroom teaching assistant:

• clarifying and explaining instructions
• ensuring that they are able to use equipment and materials provided
• motivating and encouraging as required
• assisting in weaker areas e.g. language, behaviour, numeracy, literacy, presentation, physical and creative activities
• meeting physical needs whilst encouraging independence
• establishing a supportive relationship with the pupils in order to promote/reinforce their self-esteem
• reinforcing the learning principles being introduced by the teacher
• promoting personal and social development and citizenship skills

Carrying out other general duties consistent with assisting teachers such as:

• assisting the teacher with setting up lessons and ensuring resources are ready.
• collecting homework, checking the homework diaries and changing reading books.
• sharing responsibility with the teacher for collecting the children from the playground, delivery of them to the specialist lessons and serving snacks.
• at games lessons and in other specialist lessons such as Music, Drama, IT and Art, acting under the direction of the teacher to deliver effective teaching
• Supervision at the beginning of the day and during lesson breaks
• Accompanying pupils to lunch and supper
• Administrative duties appropriate to your position and capability
• Assisting as additional cover for an absent teacher
• Assisting with games
• Accompanying groups out of school on educational and social trips
• Assisting with boarding house duties
• Getting involved in social activities in the house

Undertake such other duties as may be required and appropriate to your position and capability, to meet the needs of the school, staff and pupils.